Ropa Vieja (Cuba)
4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews
Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 360g per person. Country of origin: Cuba. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.
Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)
- Calories
- 145 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbohydrate
- 16 g
- of which sugars
- 3 g
- Fat
- 4.5 g
- of which saturates
- 1.6 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Salt
- 0.8 g
Ingredients
- 750g flank steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 250ml beef stock
- 320g cooked rice to serve
Method
Prepare the ingredients and trim any large visible pieces of fat from the beef.
Heat the oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches so it colours rather than steams.
Add the aromatics and spices, stirring until they smell fragrant.
Add the liquids and vegetables, then simmer gently until the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced to a good serving consistency.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the suggested side. Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact ingredients and portion size.
Reviews
Ropa Vieja (Cuba) is a keeper for me. Clear method, good portion size, and enough character to make it feel like travel food.
Jim McClureI liked the balance in Ropa Vieja (Cuba). The beef stayed tender and the seasoning made the whole plate feel generous.
Robin MastersThe Ropa Vieja (Cuba) worked beautifully and gave a real sense of Cuba without feeling difficult for a home kitchen.
Marcia Campbell